Over a week has passed since I returned from the SCBWI Summer Conference in Los Angeles. What a week it was, too. Spent the first couple of days shuffling around like a zombie (averaging three hours of sleep per night …
What Workshopping Is Not
Yesterday I shared my observations on what makes for a worthwhile workshop. If you missed part 1, you can read it here. Having been through a handful of…let’s say…less than helpful critique sessions, here are some tips on what not …
What Workshopping Is
I’ve participated in a number of workshops (a.k.a., critiques) over the years. Many have been great. Some have been not so great. I’ve come to some conclusions about what makes for a worthwhile workshop and what doesn’t. I’ve decided to …
What Happens When You Don’t Quit
The other day my daughter challenged me to a game of chess. She’d never played before, but we got a new set for Christmas and my husband had spent some time teaching her the pieces and how each moves. “The …
How to Start a Story
I am so excited. Tomorrow afternoon, I’m teaching my kiddo’s third grade class about writing. Specifically, how to start a story. When I sat down this morning to write out my ideas for the lesson, I had to stop and …